Lloyds Pharmacy workers are to go on strike over working conditions this day week.
200 staff from over 50 outlets are to take part in the industrial action following a vote by Mandate Trade Union members – 92% of those balloted were in favour of the move.
It follows the company’s refusal to accept a Labour Court recommendation which stated it should negotiate with the workers’ union.
Five stores closed in March including one each in Carlow & Kilkenny but one Carlow branch remains open at Tullow Street.